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1,000 Turkeys Given To Worcester County Food Bank: Photos

The donation was part of a Stop & Shop effort to deliver more than 21,000 turkeys in the region this year.

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) recently took a delivery of 1,000 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving, part of a larger food donation effort by Stop & Shop.

The frozen turkeys will be handed out to local residents in need over the holiday season. This year, Stop & Shop plans to donate over 21,000 turkeys to hunger relief organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York, according to the company.

The WCFB distributes food to dozens of food pantries and other organizations across the county. If you need help finding food help, visit the WCFB website to locate a nearby pantry.

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